Buggy Build *Pics

spaggyroe

Man Flu Survivor
Location
Lehi
Awesome info! Thanks for posting the details and the pics. :)



They say you can be ok with just running the front ports, then block off the back. But I figured running the 4 like stock would be better. Apparently, the steam tubes are there to prevent hot spots in the head and equalize pressure.

My engine has the 2 rear ports plugged from the factory. If you want, I can snap a pic.

The only other probelm I could figure is the camaro rails are returnless also so I'm not sure if the computer needs to be reprogrammed for ls1 rails instead of my lq4 rails. Another reason the I'm sticking with the stock stuff.

My LQ4 is returnless from the factory. GM sells a fuel filter / regulator that has a return line (99 + Corvette application). This is the arrangement that I'm using. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2842947&postcount=3
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
Yep, the way I understand it is the 2001 and up had the rears plugged off. Mine doesn't since its a 2000. Makes you jealous that I have more steam ports then you right:p. Other then that built the main part of my battery box tonight. One small step at a time
 

spaggyroe

Man Flu Survivor
Location
Lehi
Makes you jealous that I have more steam ports then you right:p.
You know it. :D

Other then that built the main part of my battery box tonight. One small step at a time

any and all progress is good. :greg:



I'm working towards getting an LS1 manifold, and in the meantime I'm trying to think of a fix for the crossover tube... I want to gain that real estate back too.
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
The one for a camaro fits. It runs about 36 bucks. I saved the bag so I will grab the part number later. Or you can do what I did on the one of mine and cut the tube about 2 inches from the end and flare it and run hose. It not pressureized like crazy they use rubber hose from the factory on the camaros
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
Pretty busy weekend. Worked about 15 hours this weekend on it. Made my battery tray. It was made out of 1x1 box and 1x3 box with speed holed 16 gauge on the sides. Then I dimpled some big drain holds in the 10 gauge bottom. I then welded some 1/2 inch thread couplers and drilled some 1 inch box for the clamp with 1/2 grade 8's. I think it should hold;) I got all the seat mounts and cross bars finished and welded also. Also got my new 15 gallon aluminum fuel this week and got the bottom support mount done. Just need to fab up a clamp for the top. Also cut the hood down to clear everything and sit level.
 

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Bart

Registered User
Location
Arm Utah
WOW, looking good Kiel. What are you cutting you alum with? I read in Peterson's a couple of issues ago. that that Harbor Freight electric nibbler was a decent choice. I'm not at that stage yet, but actually did some work on mine over the weekend. Keep it up, I see some fall wheeling coming up for us.:greg:
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
I haven't used any aluminum yet Bart. I have some for the interior floor and dash, probabaly have to get some more for the roof. Most of my dimpled stuff is just 16 guage steel, I cut out with the plasma;)
 

Corban_White

Well-Known Member
Location
Payson, AZ
What are you cutting you alum with? I read in Peterson's a couple of issues ago. that that Harbor Freight electric nibbler was a decent choice.


I use a HF air shear. It has worked well for steel and Al (after i fixed the stupid design in the cutter:greg:-easy fix)
 

Kiel

Formerly WJ ZUK
New parts from summit machine, thanks again mike!!
 

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